---
title: Shape.RootShape Property (Visio)
keywords: vis_sdr.chm11250825
f1_keywords:
- vis_sdr.chm11250825
ms.prod: visio
api_name:
- Visio.Shape.RootShape
ms.assetid: c2e91d43-4968-cfee-e53b-4df115d171f6
ms.date: 06/08/2017
---


# Shape.RootShape Property (Visio)

Returns the top-level shape of an instance if this shape is part of a master instance. Read-only.


## Syntax

 _expression_ . **RootShape**

 _expression_ A variable that represents a **Shape** object.


### Return Value

Shape


## Remarks

If this shape is not part of a master instance, the  **RootShape** property returns **Nothing** .


